Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
As graduation season approaches and City Year AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After City Year (LACY) plans, many…
Read the storyMichael Stevens is currently senior vice president and executive director of City Year D.C. He was honored with the 2022…
Read the storyNicole Tsang is a City Year New York alum and current City Year National staff member. She was honored with…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members are transforming math anxiety into math confidence every day through social-emotional learning.
Read the storyCompass Academy, a charter public school in Denver, is thriving by holistically supporting its middle school students, many of whom…
Read the storyCity Year Little Rock staff member Marlie Mehu shares about the importance of Haitian Heritage Month to create belonging and…
Read the storyWhen our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…
Read the storyMy first year as a City Year Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…
Read the storyYvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with City Year San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…
Read the storyThis blog was updated in January 2024 to reflect the School District of Philadelphia’s changing math curriculum. In this ongoing…
Read the storyCaring adults, including AmeriCorps members, can help to create learning environments where young people thrive and feel welcomed and valued.
Read the storyAs the name suggests, National School Librarian Day allows people to appreciate school librarians and everything they do for schools…
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